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A number of top superstars are expected to join La Liga clubs in 2022. It is an open secret that Real Madrid remain committed to luring PSG winger Kylian Mbappe to the Santiago Bernabeu. Barcelona are also said to be eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland - setting up what promises to be a massive year in the Spanish top flight.
Meanwhile, the division could also experience a couple of high-profile departures. A closer look at recent developments reveals that La Liga is primed to lose some of its established names in 2022.
The winter transfer window will be upon us in just a few days' time. Players are already assessing their options as they look forward to the next steps in their careers.
With La Liga being the center of attention, we've compiled a list of five big-name players who could bid farewell to the Spanish top flight next year.
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#5 Jules Kounde
Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde was heavily linked with a departure from the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium during the summer transfer window. Although the player stayed beyond the summer, it doesn't look like he has much time left to spend with the Basque outfit.
Kounde has caught the eye of many big clubs across Europe courtesy of his rock-solid performances over the last couple of seasons. According to reports, the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in luring the defender away from La Liga in 2022.
So far this season, the 23-year-old has made 21 appearances for Sevilla across all competitions, recording one assist to his name. It remains to be seen what the future has in store for him.
#4 Isco
The Real Madrid playmaker is currently enduring a difficult situation at the Santiago Bernabeu. Isco has been relegated to a bit-part role under Carlo Ancelotti this season. The Spaniard has made just seven appearances for the La Liga giants across all competitions so far, with only two coming from the start.
If rumors are anything to go by, Isco is closer than ever to leaving Real Madrid in 2022. The attacker certainly won't be short of options, with a couple of Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Tottenham said to be monitoring his situation.
#3 Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho also appears on the list of big-name players who could end up bidding goodbye to La Liga in 2022. The Brazilian appears to have reached the end of the road in Catalonia, with a departure from Camp Nou looking like his best option at the moment.
Coutinho's situation continues to worsen at Barca. So far this season, the playmaker has started just five games for the club across all competitions. It is worth mentioning that he is yet to play full 90 minutes since the campaign kicked off.
Sources have claimed that the La Liga giants don't have the Brazilian in their plans. It is believed their intention is to get him offloaded as soon as possible in order to remove his massive wages from their wage bill. Meanwhile, the player is said to be open to a return to the Premier League.
#2 Kieran Tripier
Kieran Trippier's desire to return to England is no longer a secret. The Atletico Madrid defender has apparently concluded his chapter in La Liga and is looking forward to a potential switch back to his country.
According to reports, the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Newcastle could swoop for the 31-year-old next year. It remains to be seen who will end up coming out on top in the race for his signature.
Triper switched to La Liga in the summer of 2019, leaving Spurs for Atletico in a deal worth €22 million. The right-back has spent over two years at the Wanda Metropolitano so far, recording 11 assists to his name in 85 appearances across all competitions.
#1 Frenkie De Jong
Barcelona have allegedly put the midfielder on sale as they plan to raise funds for their transfer activities in January. The Catalan giants are seriously in need of reinforcements following their poor start to the campaign. By selling a couple of players, they could raise enough cash to make vital additions to their squad.
According to reports, Frenkie de Jong is one of the likeliest names to be sacrificed due to his attractive market value. It is believed that the sale of the midfielder could fetch Barcelona as much as €80 million. Multiple clubs including Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are rumored to be keeping a close eye on the situation.
The Dutchman has made 20 appearances for the Catalan giants across all competitions so far this season, recording one goal and two assists to his name.
